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HOW to choose a good trademark (Legal Road Map® Podcast S3E70)

HOW to choose a good trademark (Legal Road Map®...

Some trademarks are stronger than others. But unfortunately, for a lot of business owners, they only find out their trademark isn’t strong when they’re denied when they try to register...

HOW to choose a good trademark (Legal Road Map®...

Some trademarks are stronger than others. But unfortunately, for a lot of business owners, they only find out their trademark isn’t strong when they’re denied when they try to register...

WHEN should I register my trademark (Legal Road Map® Podcast S3E69)

WHEN should I register my trademark (Legal Road...

Your business is established and thriving. Or maybe you haven’t even earned your first dollar yet. So, WHEN is the right time to register your trademark?

WHEN should I register my trademark (Legal Road...

Your business is established and thriving. Or maybe you haven’t even earned your first dollar yet. So, WHEN is the right time to register your trademark?

Why should I register a trademark anyway (Legal Road Map® Podcast S3E68)

Why should I register a trademark anyway (Legal...

We talk a lot about trademarks on the podcast, but you may still be wondering why you would ever need to register a trademark in your business. While it may...

Why should I register a trademark anyway (Legal...

We talk a lot about trademarks on the podcast, but you may still be wondering why you would ever need to register a trademark in your business. While it may...

Legal planning for 2019 – Copyrights (Legal Road Map® Podcast S3E67)

Legal planning for 2019 – Copyrights (Legal Roa...

You’ve probably heard you automatically have copyright protection under US law.  But did you know you must register early in order to be able to fully enforce those protections? Sounds tricky,...

Legal planning for 2019 – Copyrights (Legal Roa...

You’ve probably heard you automatically have copyright protection under US law.  But did you know you must register early in order to be able to fully enforce those protections? Sounds tricky,...

Legal planning for 2019 – Trademarks (Legal Road Map® Podcast S3E66)

Legal planning for 2019 – Trademarks (Legal Roa...

The AWB Firm gets more questions on trademarks than anything else. Trademarks are not only a smart investment to make sure everything you’ve worked so hard to create (your brand)...

Legal planning for 2019 – Trademarks (Legal Roa...

The AWB Firm gets more questions on trademarks than anything else. Trademarks are not only a smart investment to make sure everything you’ve worked so hard to create (your brand)...

Trademark infringement – How close is too close (Legal Road Map® Podcast S3E45)

Trademark infringement – How close is too close...

When are you violating someone else’s trademark rights?  OR, flip-side, when should you get in touch with someone you think might be infringing your trademark and ask them to change...

Trademark infringement – How close is too close...

When are you violating someone else’s trademark rights?  OR, flip-side, when should you get in touch with someone you think might be infringing your trademark and ask them to change...